Can I deduct my donation to Habitat on my income taxes?

If you itemize your deductions, you may be able to deduct charitable contributions of money or property made to qualified organizations. Only donations actually made before the close of the tax year would be eligible.

We suggest you contact your tax adviser or accountant or visit the IRS website for more information.

I did professional labor in the form of plumbing, construction, accounting, or something similar for Habitat, and I did not charge them. Can I deduct the value of my labor on my taxes?

Generally, you can't deduct your labor, but you can deduct any expenses you incur. We suggest you call your tax adviser or accountant or see the section titled "Contributions You Can't Deduct" in the IRS Publication 526: Charitable Contributions.

My daughter or son gave to Habitat, but he or she is not going to itemize their taxes. Can I use her donation on my taxes?

We suggest you contact your tax adviser or accountant or visit www.irs.gov.

I mailed in a donation the last week of December, and I was given a receipt for the following year. Can I still write off that donation on my tax return for the previous year?

If the check had a date of last year and you itemize your deductions, you may be able to deduct your donation. We suggest you contact your tax adviser or accountant or visit the IRS website for more information.

I donated money to my local affiliate, and I need a receipt for my taxes. Can you get that for me?

I donated money to my local affiliate. I’ve been trying to get a receipt from them, but I can’t seem to get them to send it. What do I do now?

Please call 1-800-HABITAT (1-800-422-4828). You may also email your name and address along with the name, city and state of the affiliate to which you donated to publicinfo@habitat.org. We will do our best to assist you.

I donated an appliance, a piece of furniture or another item to my local Habitat, and I didn’t get a receipt. How do I obtain a receipt?

I tried to get a receipt for the items I donated, but the affiliate or ReStore will not give it to me. Can you help?

Please call 1-800-HABITAT (1-800-422-4828). You may also email your name and address along with the name, city and state of the affiliate to which you donated to publicinfo@habitat.org. We will do our best to assist you.

I donated an appliance, a piece of furniture or another item to my local Habitat. I got a receipt, but it did not have a dollar amount on it. Can you give me one with the amount on it?

Habitat for Humanity International or our affiliates cannot assign a value to non-monetary gifts. It is up to the donor to determine the value for tax purposes. We suggest you contact your tax adviser or accountant or visit the IRS website for more information.

I went on a Global Village trip with Habitat. Can I deduct the cost of the plane tickets or any other expenses?

A portion of your required program cost supports the charitable efforts of the Habitat program. Depending on your country of origin, the trip cost may or may not be tax-deductible. Please consult a tax adviser concerning your specific situation.

I donated $500 to my nephew’s trip to Honduras. Can I deduct this on my taxes?

A portion of his required program cost supports the charitable efforts of the Habitat program. Depending on his country of origin, the trip cost may or may not be tax-deductible. Please consult a tax adviser concerning your specific situation.

Is Habitat for Humanity International a Combined Federal Campaign charity?

Yes, our CFC number is 10945.

Please note that each of our affiliates is a separate entity. If you would like to see if your local affiliate is a Combined Federal Campaign charity, please visit www.opm.gov/cfc/charities/lists/.

I donate monthly to Habitat through the HopeBuilders program. I need my statement, so I can file my taxes. Can you send that to me?

Thank you so much for your generous donation. Your February statement will show your donations and can be used for tax purposes. This should arrive by the end of February. If you need any additional assistance, please contact us at publicinfo@habitat.org or call 1-800-HABITAT (1-800-422-4828).